#Aviation News

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Happy National Aviation Day! Air Canada Airbus A220-300 on final approach.

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The Unbelievable Story of the $250,000 Lifetime First-Class Ticket

In 1987, a bold move by American Airlines forever changed the landscape of air travel. Steven Rothstein, an adventurous traveler, purchased a lifetime first-class ticket for a staggering $250,000. Little did they know, this ticket would turn into one of the most fascinating stories in airline history. The Jet-Setting Life of Steven Rothstein With his AAirpass in hand, Rothstein took to the…

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Just 34 days to go, #Until our #website #surpasses the #competition, #strive for #excellence. LeadAer

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British Airways joins Virgin Atlantic in adding flights to India, Indian carriers continue to lag

Close on the heels of Virgin Atlantic announcing their second daily to Mumbai starting this winter, British Airways has followed suit and announced its third daily to Delhi which is slated to begin next summer from April 20, 2025. This will increase the airline’s schedule across India to 63 flights a week across five cities. This comes on the back of new Bilateral Air Services which takes the…

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ASAP Semiconductor, a leading distributor of aircraft parts, proudly announces its commitment to efficient aircraft part supply through the continued development and expansion of its website Aerospace Aviation 360. 

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Earthquake Shakes Davao Occidental: Airports' Safety in the Spotlight

In a recent seismic event that rocked Davao Occidental and other parts of Mindanao, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) swiftly responded to assess the impact on airport facilities. The magnitude 6.8 earthquake, which struck at 04:14 PM today, has left its mark on some key aviation hubs in the region. Source: PinoyBuilders.ph General Santos Airport: Minor Damages but Smooth…

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X-66A: RTX-Boeing partner for NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

X-66A: RTX-Boeing partner for NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project #India #merisarkar #news #RTX #Boeing #NASA #aviation

X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project: The US defence and aerospace company RTX has been selected by Boeing to collaborate on the X-66A flight demonstrator as part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. This initiative is dedicated to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions for commercial aviation. With the support of RTX business units Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, Boeing…

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Touching the sky with glory. HAL Hands Over First LCA Tejas Twin Seater Aircraft To IAF.

This achievement places India among the exclusive group of nations that have successfully developed and deployed such advanced capabilities within their Defense Forces. 

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"This week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new rule requiring airlines to make bathrooms more accessible for disabled people. All new single-aisle aircraft will be fitted with fully-accessible lavatories.

Most flights inside the United States are single-aisle and as technology has improved, they are used more frequently for long flights, including coast-to-coast trips that can last as long as six hours. Double-aisle plans are already subject to the regulation but are primarily used for international flights.

Out Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced the new regulations, saying, “Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about being able to access a restroom; yet today, millions of wheelchair users are forced to choose between dehydrating themselves before boarding a plane or avoiding air travel altogether.” ...

The secretary has made it a priority to improve service on airlines during his tenure. In 2022, six airlines were forced to pay millions of dollars in refunds to hundreds of thousands of customers and were also fined millions for causing the issues. The department’s firm stance on the side of customers has continued through this year after multiple companies have had meltdowns, stranding thousands of travelers.

All planes delivered to airlines starting in 2026 must include several upgrades. Planes already in service will not need to be retrofitted unless the plane is renovated.

“These aircraft must have at least one lavatory of sufficient size to permit a passenger with a disability (with the help of an assistant, if necessary) to approach, enter, and maneuver within the aircraft lavatory, to use all lavatory facilities, and leave by means of the aircraft’s onboard wheelchair if necessary,” the DOT said in a statement.

Accessible faucets and controls, grab bars, accessible call buttons and door locks, minimum obstruction to the passage of an onboard wheelchair, and an available visual barrier for privacy are also required upgrades."

-via LGBTQ Nation, July 28, 2023

Wayyyyyyy fucking overdue but I'll take it!! Also, very nice curb cut effect: We all get to be less miserable on airplanes, and older people don't have to worry as much about airplane bathroom fall risks.

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The strike comes after the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced that 94.6% of union members voted to reject a proposed contract from Boeing. The deal would've included a 25% pay raise over four years, much lower than the requested 40%.

This is expected to halt the production of aircraft in Washington state, where most of the union members are located.

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Meet the 10 nominees for the FTE Airport Transformation Power List EMEA 2023, who have been recognised for their outstanding innovation efforts. Future Travel Experience is excited to unveil the FTE Airport Transformation Power List EMEA 2023. Here we shine a light on those who are pioneering new approaches that have the potential to improve […]  FTE Airport Transformation Power List EMEA 2023 unveiled

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British Airways codeshare with IndiGo - by choice or the lack of it?

IndiGo and British Airways announced their codeshare partnership today. This will see British Airways place code on IndiGo flights to Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Goa, Trivandrum, Kolkata, Rajkot and Vadodara. Interestingly, the airline also serves five of these destinations via New Delhi with its existing codeshare arrangement with Vistara. Rajkot, Trivandrum and Vadodara are the new destinations…